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Lost Gems – Zap! Snowboarding Trix (SEGA Saturn)
Hello and welcome back to Lost Gems, the feature series where I cover the games that are lost, forgotten or abandoned. I will be continuing with the winter theme, by covering an extreme sports game that was released by Pony Canyon, TV Tokyo and Atelier Double for the SEGA Saturn. So let’s take a look…
Trouble Witches Final!: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam – PlayStation 4 Review
Overview – developed by Rocket Engine and Studio SiestA, with publishing handled by ININ Games, Trouble Witches Final: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam is the latest update to the Cute ‘Em up shooter. Take to the air with one of 12 witches, each with unique character stories and play styles in frantic bullet hell action. This…
Lost Gems – Winter Heat (SEGA Saturn)
Hello an welcome to this week’s instalment of Lost Gems, the series where I discuss classic games that have been lost, forgotten or abandoned. As it is the winter season, I want to cover the winter sports game developed for arcades by SEGA AM3, then ported to the SEGA Saturn for the 1998 winter Olympics.…
Dancin’ Divas – Steam Review
Overview – developed by MrPr1993 and published by Shady Corner Games, Dancin’ Divas is a retro styled brawler inspired by the classics of the genre. As one of four tough as nails cabaret singers, set out to reclaim your treasures from the mysterious moustachioed villain Van Bad, while causing chaos along the way. This title…
Lost Gems – NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)
Hello there and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, abandoned or simply forgotten. This week I will be discussing a title that is near and dear to me, the classic on-rails flight adventure from Sonic Team, developed and published for the SEGA Saturn. This feature will also…
Sonic Wings Reunion – PlayStation 4 Review
Overview – developed by SUCCESS Corp, with publishing handled by Red Art Games and Hamster, Sonic Wings Reunion is a vertical shooter, where the world is threatened by a mysterious organisation. Play as one of eight pilots and take to the skies on a mission to save the world from this mysterious threat. This version…
Lost Gems – Marvel Land/Talmit’s Adventure (Genesis/Mega Drive)
Hello there, it is time for another entry in Lost Gems, the series where I cover classic titles that have been forgotten, abandoned or simply removed from distribution. This week, I will be covering a rather underrated platform adventure game, which released in arcades before jumping to the Mega Drive. So it is time to…
Karate Survivor – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Alawar, Karate Survivor is an action survival roguelite, inspired by martial arts movies of the 80’s. As the martial arts master, take on the unrelenting hordes of enemies across a set of distinct locations, using anything that isn’t bolted down too kick ass. This version of the game is…
Princess of the Water Lilies – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Whyknot Studio in collaboration with publisher Red Dunes Games, Princess of the Water Lilies is a 2D puzzle platformer, taking place in a magical handcrafted world. As a cat that is adopted and raised by a family of frogs, go on a magical adventure to save your home from a mysterious…
Neon Inferno – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno is a blend of Run n’ Gun action and gallery shooter, taking place in a neon soaked cyberpunk New York. In 2055, NYC is split into territories where battles for domination take place, between several major factions including the Yakuza and NYPD. This…
Lost Gems – Pac-Land (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)
Hello and welcome to the latest entry in Lost Gems, the special feature series where I cover games that have been lost, forgotten or removed from sale. This week I will be covering the home version of an arcade game, which was as close to arcade perfect compared to other releases at the time. So…
Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke – Review
Overview – developed by Super16bits and published by Eastasiasoft, Twilight Parade: Moonlit Mononoke is a side scrolling bullet hell shooter about Yokai causing chaos at the Hyakki Yagyo. As one of four Yokai girls, take to the skies and blast through 5 stages set in Japan, with various spirits to fight and take down. This…
Lost Gems – Godzilla Generations (Dreamcast)
Hello and welcome to a special instalment in Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been forgotten, abandoned or just removed from sale. We will be celebrating Godzilla Day, the anniversary that occurred earlier this week, by covering the Japanese exclusive release that was a launch title for the Dreamcast. So it…
Lost Gems – ILLBLEED (Dreamcast)
Hello and welcome to the final instalment of Lost Gems, rounding off the special Halloween month. In this series I cover games that are lost, abandoned and no longer available in any official capacity. To end the off the spookiest of all months, I will be discussing a niche horror title that was commercially unsuccessful,…
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Bubby Darkstar, Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion is an absurdist first person shooter, set in Amerikaw that is being invaded evil robots. As Shooty, take on the robot horde and save the world from the robot invaders, while interacting with a colorful cast of idiotic NPCs throughout the game. This…
Lost Gems – Splatterhouse Part 2&3 (MegaDrive/Genesis)
Hey there, I am back again with the next instalment for Lost Gems, which continues the special Halloween month, finishing a series I started earlier in the month. This week, I will be covering the sequels to the original Splatterhouse, which were developed by Now Production under the Namco banner. So let us take a…
Ai-deal-Rays – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Riez-ON, AI-deal-Rays is a fast paced 3D action game, set in a world of advanced AI androids, where technological advancements have led to AI and humans living together. One night, you meet AI-Deal, a full-intelligence android during an emergency, becoming her owner and entering intense battles. This title is…
Retro Revival – Ghouls ‘n Ghosts: Capcom Arcade Stadium/NSO Mega Drive (Various)
Hello and welcome to this special instalment of Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance to reach a new audience. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week as part of Halloween Month, I will be covering…
DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper – PlayStation Review
Overview – developed by Duck Team and published by Valkyrie Interactive, DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper is a microgame collection, with 100 distinct and very short challenges. As a group of ducklings, overcome the curse of the evil spirit D.U.C.K and beat the 100 in 1, or become trapped in the game. This title is…
Lost Gems – Splatterhouse (PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16)
Hello and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover classic games that are no longer available in an official capacity. Continuing with the special Halloween month, I will be discussing the home version of a legendary horror action game from the arcade, developed by Namco in 1988. So let us take a look…
Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Programancer and Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with publisher Retroware, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is the latest adventure starring the foul mouthed internet game critic. The Nerd has found himself at the center of a threat to gaming himself, now he must face his greatest enemies to save gaming.…
Lost Gems – House of the Dead 2&3 Return (Nintendo Wii)
Hello, after a brief break Lost Gems is back, the series where I cover classic games that are no longer available in an official capacity. This week kicks off Halloween month for the feature, where I will be covering a pair of classic rail shooter from SEGA, originally released for the arcades and then ported…
King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX – Review
Overview – developed by Suspicious Jam and published by Eastasiasoft, King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX is an arcade style table tennis battle game, where players battle it out with an eclectic mix of opponents. Take on the 5 masters in arcade mode, or go for the number one spot in the world through the championship…
Demon Turf Queens Edition – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Fabraz and published by Playtonic Friends, Demon Turf: Queens Edition is the ultimate version of the 3D platformer with a charming comedic attitude. Play Through three adventures starring Beebz, a demon who wants to claim all of the turf, take down the rulers of the realms and become the Demon Queen.…
Lost Gems – WCW/nWo Revenge (Nintendo 64)
Hello and welcome to Lost Gems, the feature where I cover games that have been abandoned, forgotten or simply lost to time. This week, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the debut of WCW Monday Nitro, I will be covering WCW/nWo Revenge for Nintendo 64. Developed by AKI Corporation and Asmik Ace Entertainment, it…
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